![Owl [enlarge]](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2593/3814578172_188de9c1a0_o.jpg)
Although this owl seems to have ears or horns nothing further from the truth. The auditory system is on both sides of the bird's head behind the eyes and covered by the feathers of the facial disc. I took this picture at Cim de les Aligues or Eagles Peak which has been covered in previous posts. The bird was in captivity.
What a face. Excellent shot.
ReplyDeleteSunny :)
It's a great photo. They always look like they're vexed!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThey are the favourite birds of my small son - would like to show him this picture tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteAwesome capture of the owl! Hoo hoo hoo!
ReplyDeleteBoy, that's a hoot!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo, Carlos - so fiercely sharp!
Owls are just stunning creatures - thank you for posting this :-)
ReplyDeleteScary!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo!Those golden eyes are amazing!
ReplyDeleteA really great photo.
ReplyDeleteOwl's are such wonderful subjects.
Cheers,
Glen.